> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agno-v2.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bravesearch Tools

> Fetch the latest news on a topic with BraveSearchTools, enabling specific or all functions.

```python bravesearch_tools.py theme={null}
"""
Bravesearch Tools
=============================

Demonstrates bravesearch tools.
"""

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.tools.bravesearch import BraveSearchTools

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------


# Example 1: Enable specific Brave Search functions
agent = Agent(
    tools=[BraveSearchTools(enable_brave_search=True)],
    description="You are a news agent that helps users find the latest news.",
    instructions=[
        "Given a topic by the user, respond with 4 latest news items about that topic."
    ],
)

# Example 2: Enable all Brave Search functions
agent_all = Agent(
    tools=[BraveSearchTools(all=True)],
    description="You are a comprehensive search agent with full Brave Search capabilities.",
    instructions=[
        "Use Brave Search to find accurate, privacy-focused search results.",
        "Provide relevant and up-to-date information on any topic.",
    ],
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
if __name__ == "__main__":
    agent.print_response("AI Agents", markdown=True)
```

## Run the Example

<Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

**1. Install dependencies**

```bash theme={null}
uv pip install -U agno brave-search openai
```

**2. Export your API keys**

```bash Mac/Linux theme={null}
export BRAVE_API_KEY="your_brave_api_key_here"
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
```

```bash Windows theme={null}
$Env:BRAVE_API_KEY="your_brave_api_key_here"
$Env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
```

**3. Run the example**

Save the code above as `bravesearch_tools.py`, then run:

```bash theme={null}
python bravesearch_tools.py
```

Full source: [cookbook/91\_tools/bravesearch\_tools.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/v3.0.4/cookbook/91_tools/bravesearch_tools.py)


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